A retired sheriff's deputy thwarted an attempted burglary at a residence in Springettsbury Township, according to court documents. The suspect told police he has a heroin addiction, according to an affidavit of probable cause.

A New Jersey woman who led police on a high-speed chase later said she took heroin the day before and described herself as a "habitual user," according to charging documents. Pennsylvania State Police also found evidence of heroin in the car the suspect was driving, documents state.

“In another symptom of Pennsylvania's opioid crisis, Martin Library has shuttered its public restrooms, partly due to drug activity there.

“York County Library President Robert Lambert said library staff saw evidence of drug use in the restrooms, such as hypodermic needles in the toilets and drug paraphernalia hidden in the drop ceiling.

“Lambert said he consulted with lawyers and learned that the library is not legally required to have restrooms. However, if the library is aware that restrooms are being used for drug activity, and it doesn't do anything to stop it, the library could be held liable.

“Restrooms remain available for employees and children.

“This drug activity is somewhat new for Martin Library, Lambert said. It’s part of a growing problem and another symptom of the opioid epidemic. ‘Librarians are having to deal with this, and this is new to them.’”

“The problem has gotten so bad that libraries around the region are talking about training librarians to administer naloxone, a drug that can save a person's life after a drug overdose.”

So much for the idea that drug abuse is a victimless crime. We’re all victimized by the danger it creates in our community, by the opportunities it denies us, and by the loss of the basic amenities of a civilized society – such as restrooms in our community’s flagship library.

We must find a way to overcome this opioid epidemic.

Last week, members of Not One More were out on Continental Square raising awareness of treatment options and offering support for those who are victimizing themselves – and others – with this poison.